The Construction Information Service

Supporting every stage in the construction lifecycle

CIS - A vital tool for the successful delivery of every construction related project

The Construction Information Service is an expert knowledge tool that delivers key

technical information critical to the construction market.

Developed by IHS and NBS, The Construction Information Service provides instant full-text

access to current regulations, standards, technical advice and a vast array of related news

and briefings, available in a choice of packaged information to suit individual needs.

Fully searchable, intelligently classified and constantly updated, its an indispensable

source of key information for the construction professional.

Benefits at a glance01 Supports every stage in the construction lifecycle from concept

and feasibility, through design and construction, to operation and ongoing use

02 Information for professionals working in architecture, planning and development , surveying, engineering, landscape, building control, building specification, construction management, building and civil engineering

03 Full-text copies of British Standards and other documents referenced in Building Regulations to ensure compliance

04 Dedicated professional editorial team providing you with access to over 26,000 documents from over 500 publishers

05 Updated weekly, providing authoritative information fast

06 Fast access to critical information delivered by a powerful and intuitive search engine

07 Tools to individualise the product - set preferences, save key searches and store documents

08 Integrated links between NBS Specification products and The Construction Information Service, ensuring that nothing is missed from your specifications

09 Direct access to the online Architects Journal

10 Comprehensive coverage of healthcare building and construction information an invaluable source for healthcare estates management

11 Subject guides, briefings, news, reviews, technical information and guidance publications for English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish regulations

12 Integrated access to Specify-it, a collection of construction catalogues, equipment information and CAD drawings

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Publisher information Publishers | A-C | CIRIA

Our CIS Partners

Supplement Who could use it? Brief Description Example Documents/ Publishers

Core This part of the service has been developed to cover the wide-ranging needs of most construction industry professionals

Where possible The Construction Information Service Core includes key documents cited in the UK Building Regulations Approved Documents, and key technical standards and booklets

Building Regulations, Eurocodes, National Annexes and select NCCI material, BRE, HTM and HBNs British Standards. Specimen contract documents

Design and Building Supplement

Focused on the particular information needs of building control, architects and architectural technologists, builders and contractors, landscape architects, building maintenance managers and local authority technical departments

Includes documents that assist complex building and landscape design, non-statutory guidance documents, complementing those in the Core covering statutory aspects of design, e.g., fire, building and energy conservation, critical publications and information from industry partners and building interior design

BSI, BRE

CIRIA

SCI

NHBC

CIBSE

AJs

TRL

TRADA

Sustainability, Environment, Development and Planning Supplement

Local authority planners, masterplanners, sustainability engineers, environmental assessors and landscapers

Provides critical publications and information from industry partners, including guidance, legislation, circulars, advice notes and statistics for those involved in sustainable development and management, environmental planning, climate change, town and country planning, developing sustainable communities , biodiversity and conservation

CIRIA

BRE

SCI

IStructE

TRADA

Construction Management Supplement

Provides information to all construction professionals including civil & structural engineering, architects, mechanical & electrical engineers, surveying and building contracting

Topic areas include: construction procurement, design management, managing construction quality, operational maintenance, contractual claims and disputes, project management, cost and value management, and critical publications and information from industry partners not available in any other online service

BSI

BRE

CIOB

IStructE

Civil and Structural Supplement

Civil engineers, structural engineers, designers and contractors

Providing detailed coverage of complex structural design, repair and maintenance for civil and structural engineers, contractors and design team members responsible for design and detailing

Concrete Society

BSI

SCI

IStructE

Mechanical and Electrical Supplement

Produced specifically for mechanical and electrical engineers, building services engineers, maintenance managers and technical staff from local authorities

This covers building electrical services, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, energy production and distribution, building mechanical services, environmental impact, critical publications and information from industry partners

BSI

BSRIA

CIRIA

HVCA

CIBSE

British Standards Extra

Covers the breadth of construction disciplines

Provides standards that may not be critical for the majority of subscribers, but that it would be highly desirable to see in order to eliminate their detailed implementation in design and construction operations

BSI

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Some of the publishers providing content in CISBritish Standards Institution

Building Research Establishment

Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

RIBA Publications Ltd

Construction Industry Research and Information Association

Architectural Press

Steel Construction Institute

BSRIA Limited

Department of Communities and Local Government

Architects Journal, Emap Construct Ltd

Sweet and Maxwell Ltd

TRADA Technology Ltd

Highways Agency

Concrete Society

Institution of Structural Engineers

Health & Safety Executive

Joint Contracts Tribunal

Department of Health Estates and Facilities Division

Transport Research Laboratory

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

NBS

NHS Estates

Legislation - UK General

Chartered Institute of Building

National House Building Council

British Cement Association

British Board of Agrment

Whittles Publishing Services

Department for Transport

RIBA Enterprises Ltd

Heating & Ventilating Contractors Association

Department of Health

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc

Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit

National Standards Authority of Ireland

Department of the Environment

British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd

Construction Industry Publications Ltd

Department for Education & Skills

Scottish Government, The NHBC Foundation

Brick Development Association

Office of Government Commerce

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Association for Consultancy and Engineering